Fear of Strangers
Around 5 or 6 months of age, many babies begin to develop a fear of strangers. This fear tends to peak in intensity between 8 and 10 months and then gradually diminishes by around 15 or 16 months....
View ArticleBedtime Anxieties
Bedtime anxieties are common and occur for many reasons. If your child suffers from bedtime anxieties, consider the following tips: Fear of the Dark is Common and Normal Children are afraid of...
View ArticleAfraid to Sleep in Own Room
Kids of every age can be afraid to sleep in their own room. This can cause stress for the whole family. Parents get frustrated – especially if the child is no longer a toddler or pre-schooler. Siblings...
View ArticleUnsettled After Death, Divorce or Other Trauma
Although most of us wish that children could be sheltered from the pain in life, the reality is that many youngsters endure real trauma during their developmental years. One of the more common forms of...
View ArticleBaby Wakes Up at Night
You can’t blame exhausted parents for trying – they want their 8 hours of sleep back! So they read every book on the market and scour the online resources. “Rock your baby, don’t nurse her,” “Walk your...
View ArticleHow to Raise Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (E.Q.) refers to “people smarts.” A person with high emotional intelligence understands both himself and others. Not only does the person understand people, but he also knows how...
View ArticleSelf-Care
One important parenting goal is to raise children who are independent. Hopefully, by the end of two decades of effort, parents have been able to teach their child to take care of him or herself in...
View ArticleRepetitive Asking (Child Asks Same Questions Over and Over)
Asking questions is a sign of an intelligence. In fact, it is recommended that parents encourage questions, as this gives permission to young curious minds to explore the world and seek understanding....
View ArticleThe Needy Parent Test
We all know that children need their parents, but did you know that some parents NEED their kids too? In fact, some parents need their kids so much that we might call them “needy parents.” Such parents...
View ArticleWants to Sleep with Parents – School-Aged Children
While people know that babies and toddlers often want to sleep in their parents’ bed, they may not realize that this desire can also occur in school age children. Children aged six to twelve may refuse...
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